Compute Module 4 - CM4

The differences between Raspberry Pi and the Raspberry Pi Compute Module (CM) are that Raspberry Pi is an all-purpose computer suitable for a variety of projects, while CM is intended for industrial use and can be customized to the specific needs of the developer. For hobbyists and education, the Raspberry Pi is an excellent choice, while the CM is aimed at industrial applications where manufacturers want to customize their solutions.

The Raspberry Pi CM can be considered a stripped-down version of the Raspberry Pi without ports, but with the same computing capacity. A carrier board is required for the CM to work. CMs are designed to be used in embedded systems such as outdoor displays, machines, industrial controllers, etc. By removing the ports, the same computing capacity can be achieved in a smaller form factor. Anyone who wants to develop applications with CM in a project needs a carrier board, such as the Compute Module I/O board. The I/O card provides all the necessary ports and connections needed when developing CM.

Computer Modules are available in several variants with and without WiFi, various amounts of RAM and different amounts of eMMC (embedded MultiMedia Card) flash memory.